The 8th annual Michael J. Dunleavy 5K Walk & Road Race to benefit childhood Cancer Research will be held on Sunday April 11, 2010. Starting time for Runners is 1:00 PM from the Vinson Owen School, 75 Johnson Road in Winchester followed by Walkers at 1:15PM. Click for directions from your location to the school. Be sure to check out the Parking section for the best places to park.
The race course winds through a primarily residential and scenic part of Winchester and avoids major roadways. Experienced runners will find the mix of flat runs intermingled with moderate hills and turns to be challenging and enjoyable. For course maps and a turn by turn discription of the race click here.

Race Results by Bay State Race Services

RUNNERS:
On-line Registration: $20 (Requires on-line Credit Card Payment) If you are not paying by credit card you can not register on line. Must be 18 or older to register on-line. Parents may register their children under 18 provided the parent signs the waiver.

Mail-in Registration: $20 (Requires payment by check)

On-line and mail in registration ends April 7, 2010 at 11:59PM.

Day of Race:Fee $25
Registration forms may be obtained on the day of the Race from 10:30AM 12:30AM only. No registrations will be accepted after 12:30AM on April 11th. For more information please email us or call 781-729-4861.
Runners who wish to take part in the Pledge Envelope program as well are encouraged to do so.

WALKERS:
Pledge Envelopes are required:
Suggested minimum pledge amount is $10 per individual. Pledge Envelopes can be obtained from various Businesses and Schools throughout Winchester. If you have difficulty locating them please email us or call 781-729-4861.
Also remember to collect checks made payable to the Michael Dunleavy Foundation 5K Walk/Race or cash prior to the race and submit them along with your completed pledge envelope.

On street parking is available. To view or print a map of the authorized on street parking locations click here then use your browser's file/print commands to print a hard copy. On street parking is restricted to one side only as indicated on the map. As with any public event the use of public transportation and/or car pooling is highly recommended.

By Mail:
Donations may be made by US Mail to the Michael J. Dunleavy Foundation, 10 Mount Vernon Street, Suite 199, Winchester, MA 01890.
On-line Donations:
Information about making donations on-line can be found on our Donations Page.

Runner's Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place runners in the following categories:

Runners age 5 and under
Runners age 6 to 8
Runners age 9 to 11
Runners age 12 to 15
Runners age 16 to 29
Runners age 30 to 39
Runners age 40 to 49
Runners age 50 and over

If you or your company would like to become a contributor for the Michael J.Dunleavy 5K Walk & Road Race please contact us via email or by calling 781-729-4861.

This years Contributors Include:

*Century 21 Commonwealth *Masa Bar and Grill *Tumblekids *Northmark Bank *Lane Limousine *Tom DeFranzo Martial Arts *The Sunshine Fund *Lowell Devils *Vinson-Owen School *SCORE Edcational Centers *Piantedosi Baking Company *Superior Promotions *Gloria's Pizzeria, Inc. *JB Sash & Door Company *Yoga Mandala *Fells Hardware *Catch a Falling Star *Kid Stock Theatre *Stop-N-Go Driving Academy *Not Your Average Joes

*The Computer Cafe *Winchester Recreation Dept. *Greater Boston Running Company *Nick & Lizzie's Sweet Surprise *Lanes and Games *ZAZA Restaurant & Nitery *Whole Foods *LeMani Day Spa *Golds Gym *Dragon Conditioning *Bookends *T. Michaels *Wine Country *Bagel Land *Salt Marsh Insurance Agency *Pella Windows & Doors *Shield System Car Washes *An Elegant Affair *Pondview Florist

Call 781-729-4861 and sign up today! And don't forget to visit our Contributor's page.

Visit our photo Archives of previous walk/races and special events.

All Proceeds form the Michael J. Dunleavy 5K Walk & Road Race to benefit Childhood Brain Tumor Cancer Research and programs for terminally ill children and their families. To learn more about the Michael J. Dunleavy Foundation please visit "The Foundation" page from our Home page or go directly there by clicking here .